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... Forest Security Gets Forensic Boost as CG Endorses National Training Partnership By Genesis Ogiri | Abuja, Nigeria – July 9, 2025 In a strategic effort to enhance forest protection through intelligence-led operations, the Commandant General of the Nigerian Forest Security Service, Dr. Joshua Osatimehin, has approved a comprehensive forensic and security training initiative for officers and personnel nationwide. The program is to be conducted by the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Security Studies, Nigeria (CIFSSN) and will commence in August 2025. The approval came during a high-level meeting in Abuja between the Commandant General and the Institute’s Director General, Ambassador Dr. Okocha Morgan, where both parties signed an agreement signaling the start of a nationwide capacity-building drive aimed at fortifying Nigeria’s forest security architecture. Dr. Morgan, a seasoned forensic expert and security strategist, stated that the Institute has previously conducte...

... From a Child’s Promise to a Lawyer’s Oath — The Defining Journey of a Mother of Triplets By Genesis Ogiri | Special Report ABUJA, NIGERIA — July 8, 2025 — In a world where careers are often built on privilege or positioned by power, one woman’s call to the Bar today stands as a testament to grit, grace, and God's timing. Not all stories begin with privilege. Some are etched in silent resolve, carried across borders, tested in fire, and ultimately crowned in triumph. Such is the remarkable journey of Ogechi Adibenma Esq., who today joins the ranks of Nigeria’s newest barristers—not just as a lawyer, but as a story of resilience made flesh. A mother. A dreamer. A graduate of the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom. A woman who bore and raised triplets during her final year in law school. A British citizen who chose to return to Nigeria—triplets in tow—to fulfill her calling at the Nigerian Law School. This is not just a story of professional accomplishment. I...

By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD, mnipr  An indigene of Egbudu-Akah community has called for unity and an end to the lingering kingship dispute, urging residents to respect their cultural heritage and the provisions of Nigeria’s Constitution regarding traditional practices and succession. In a public statement shared with community members, the speaker clarified that the kingship dispute surrounding the late His Royal Majesty, Obi Paul Okolie II, was rooted in misunderstandings about traditional marriage customs—particularly the Levirate marriage practice, locally known as Igbulu Nanzo. According to the statement, contrary to claims by some factions, the late monarch was indeed a legitimate child of Obi Okolie. The speaker noted that Levirate marriage, which allows a man to marry the widow of his relative to raise children in his name, has been a long-accepted practice in Egbudu-Akah and other Anioma communities. He also reminded the community that the payment of a bride price h...

By Genesis ogiri  EGBUDU-AKAH, DELTA STATE – As tensions simmer over the kingship in Egbudu-Akah, the Egbudu-Akah Progressive Association (EPA) has issued a strong call for peace, urging aggrieved factions and the wider community to prioritize dialogue, unity, and the enduring traditions of the land. At a press briefing on Monday, Dr. Ambassador Okocha Morgan, the Secretary of the association, described the situation as worrisome, citing the growing tension and its potential threat to the harmony and identity of Egbudu-Akah.  “This development is deeply troubling. We cannot allow internal division to consume the peace our forefathers fought to preserve,” Dr. Okocha Morgan said. “We urge everyone to choose dialogue over confrontation and peace over provocation. Our history demands it, and our future depends on it.” In the face of rising emotions and generational sentiments, the Egbudu-Akah Progressive Association (EPA) has officially endorsed His Royal Majesty, Obi ...

... Engineer, Diplomat, and Humanitarian Recognized for Service to Peace, Energy Transformation, and Inclusive Development By Genesis Ogiri | Continental Affairs Correspondent Kigali, Rwanda – In a dignified assembly of global peace actors, policymakers, and technocrats held in Rwanda’s capital, EUR ING Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, PhD, CEng, IntPE(UK), MEI, received dual continental honors in recognition of his exceptional contributions to peacebuilding, sustainable development, and ethical leadership across Africa. Dr. Ogwus, a distinguished Nigerian engineer and international development advocate, was named among Africa’s 100 Most Notable Peace Icons at the 2025 Africa Peace Icons and Leadership Laureates Awards. He was further presented with a Leadership Medal of Honor by the African-Asian Chamber of Commerce & Industry—a rare dual honor that affirms his rising profile as a continental leader whose impact transcends sectors and borders. Held in Kigali, the diploma...

🇳🇬 Peter Obi Breaks Silence on 2027: “I’m Running for President, and I Don’t Need More Than Four Years” Channels TV Interview Summary & National Impact Statement By Genesis Ogiri | Political Affairs Analyst In a gripping interview aired today on Channels Television, Mr. Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, firmly declared his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections. His words were not just political—they were profoundly philosophical, visionary, and grounded in the harsh realities of modern-day Nigeria. > “I am going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi stated with clarity and purpose. 🗳️ Still Labour, Now Coalition Peter Obi affirmed his continued membership in the Labour Party, but emphasized the need for a united political front heading into 2027. He announced an evolving coalition platform adopting the African Democratic Congress (AD...